AKIRA NO.1: A Farewell to the Godfather of Manga (2024 - THE NEW CHALLENGER PRODUCTIONS)

(This video is not monetised. Please do share it around, if it bespeaks the truth of how Master Akira Toriyama's works affected your life).
As a child, Dragon Ball Z was all I had.
I have many things I'd like to say about him, things that aren't in this speech, delivered by the amazing Jordan Woollen (the voice of Vegeta in LEGEND - A Dragon Ball Tale). But you know, maybe I don't need to share them. I think that art is a very honest way to deliver to you what's inside someone's soul. So please accept this small tribute as my version of a eulogy, for the late Master Akira Toriyama.
Rest in peace, power, and prosperity, my friend.
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THE NEW CHALLENGER PRODUCTIONS (Formerly STUDIO STRAY DOG) FULL TEAM CREDITS:
✪ Animation, Storyboards, Direction: NASEER PASHA.
✪ Colour Direction: MICHAEL CHUNG.
✪ Audio Direction, Sound Engineering: DAVID VITAS.
✪ Production Management, Japanese Dialogue: KANAKO PASHA.
✪ Character Layout, Background: NASEER PASHA, MIKE CHUNG, SANDIE GRUNBERG
✪ Additional Animation, Cel Colour: MATTHEW BAKERDJIAN, NASEER PASHA,
✪ Composite, Final Edit: NASEER PASHA.
✪ Music: COOPER MADEN X DAVID VITAS - "The Number One Hero"
STARRING
☆ JORDAN WOOLLEN ☆ (Vegeta)
☆ REI TADANO ☆ (Son Goku)
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©The New Challenger Productions Inc. July 17, 2024. Canada. Made for fun.
Production time: March 11, 2024- July 17, 2024

[@AgentMysteryMeat]

To the Man, the Myth, and LEGEND. A moment of silence, for Master Akira Toriyama: April 5, 1955 - March 1, 2024. And for those who may not have noticed, this speech is also my homage to the re-performed greatest bit of dialogue ever spoken by Vegeta (Chris Sabat) during the Buu saga, where he finally admits that Goku is the best there ever will be. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nNY2iJrbycrrM

[@Biluseu]

Amen 🙏

[@DDP_2007]

Rest in peace 🙏

[@ArtKing187]

🙏🏽 amen

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

R.I.P. Akira Toriyama 😢

[@doreaga]

Rest in peace 🙏 😔

[@kiljadaen]

"Move well, study well, play well, eat well, rest well - That is the turtle master way!" Thank you Akira Toriyama, RIP....

[@jacobrivera1721]

Surpass your self only fool put limits on us we break our limits

[@theveryproudmoroccan2834]

His legacy is immortal... may our master rest in peace... his art had inspired billions. The man was a genius and a master of his craft. RIP Mr. Toriyama and thank you for everything🙏🏼🕊.

[@radiantduality8366]

We must master the art of peace in addition to the art of war.

[@PelleXGraves]

“Now, listen to me, boys! Always remember these words: Work hard, study well, and eat and sleep plenty! That is the Turtle Hermit way! We must master the art of peace in addition to the art of war! The Turtle Hermit School will be with you...always! “

[@wildgamer336]

@@jacobrivera1721 sure buddy

[@JaxBlade]

Absolutely beautiful immaculate work. May our King rest in peace & I hope Him & The Kais are havin a fun time up there 🙏🏾

[@felixalanis2881]

I know brother; PS: LOVE YOUR CHANNEL JAX KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, YOU ARE SUPER.... JUST SAIYAN!

[@I_Watch_Many_Anime]

Don't insult manga by calling him a god father, he's a fraud I'm gonna piss on his grave

[@YouTubeChan.-gv8pt]

now i have to grieve again

[@memphisreines]

How did you grieve before?

[@YouTubeChan.-gv8pt]

@@memphisreines tears

[@memphisreines]

@@KZbinChan.-gv8pt sure.

[@GeekedOutNeckbeard]

It's ok, I watch Mondo Cool and a Dragon Ball fan artist made a special farewell at the end of his chapter and it made me grieve once again it was so heartfelt!

[@metsuryuogikai4907]

Same... just when I thought I got past it, here it comes hitting me like a bullet train...😔

[@tgamer3974]

2:10 “Wherever you land, you will always be… number one ☝️”

[@lmaniviney1255]

You got this 50 year old Black man, who got introduced to DBZ in 1997 when they were just on bootleg videotapes that I would get in NYC, in tears. Salute.

[@gzoeprice5402]

Man, same. In the wells of my eyes

[@itstoasty7089]

Thx for the free 50 likes lol

[@phantomuniverse501]

“Its enough to make a grown man cry”

[@MrJoseAlejandro88]

I swear I'm not crying 🥺

[@zych0894]

@@itstoasty7089 dawg 💀

[@Kuhaku91]

As a child i sat down and watched every i mean every ep of Dragon Ball to Dragon Ball Z. After Dragon Ball was finished and Z started i was so hyped as fuck to see Goku and his child and all other Charakters develop. This series is truly a gift for a child and a teenager to learn about friendship and to never give up! From 1997 to 2000er i was in such a good time in my life and i didn't really knew how good it was. I played even every Game that was coming out until that time. What a bond it has created with friends! ありがとう ございます, Sensei! Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear Mr. Toriyama!

[@jacobrivera1721]

Same here even as child like me would had disability it was alway great watch dragon ball and z through gt and super i alway watched every episode and movie anime it such great time in early 2000 and playing it felt good to be great again and growing up it was inspiring to watch and play the game and collect toys and figure thank you akira toriyama for not dragon ball but for every anime and including all of us thank you and may shenron guide to otherworld peaceful thank you

[@VidaAnimada]

This is BEAUTIFUL

[@Butterman54]

It truly is but it’s sad that he had to go so soon and we didn’t get to witness the glory and inspiration he was going to show us live on Akira🫡

[@bartraiz5457]

Brasileiro aqui

[@RaioAzulxx]

Ficou lindão!

[@hogdxtubeteamspeedy1999]

Fr

[@Dranilo.]

Olha quem eu achei aqui

[@damondriver6363]

Rest easy Akira Toriyama. Man, I watch dragonball or play one of the games almost every week in some capacity and I always forget hes passed on, and i remember suddenly and it sucks. Such a huge HUGE part of my childhood. As a kid DBZ and Akira Toriyama inadvertently helped me through the trauma, the lonliness, and the wondering if I wanted to keep being around.. RIP to an absolute legend and someone who helped to pave the way for anime and manga for DECADES to come. Who inspired millions of people of all ages to never give up and to keep going no matter what

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Akira Toriyama revolutionized the shonen genre that inspired anime in general in the same way as Stan Lee is to comic books and Osamu Tezuka is to manga. Rest in power, Mr. Toriyama. King Kai is honored to meet you in the Other World in peace.

[@brianwalsh1339]

Funny you should mention that, I believe Toriyama was basically called Tezuka’s successor.

[@jacobrivera1721]

Thank you for being the greatest and inspiring other anime to this day

[@nivnavion]

@@brianwalsh1339Tezuka described Toriyama as his “heir apparent,” basically the heir to the throne.

[@ThisPineappleLife]

See I consider Tezuka the godfather of manga. Toriyama his successor is the father of shonen

[@ailuosi7241]

no he didn't. anime was very much already a thing. DBZ was shonen jumps big international breakthrough for manga. but anime popularity was very much a big thing before dragon ball

[@denontown]

i’ve been having horrible mental health problems for quite a while, living every day was torture, yet nothing was close enough to make me break into tears than the passing of toriyama sensei. nothing will ever mean as much to me as dragon ball did, it made me who i am and i’ll make sure your spirit lives on within all of us

[@degariuslozak2169]

Even months after hearing the news, it still is unbelievable. I'm so grateful for Akira Toriyama and all that he has done. Truly an inspiration for the world ♥

[@jacobrivera1721]

Same here I’m truly grateful for him thank you

[@owithani]

I feel the same way

[@I_Watch_Many_Anime]

Don't insult manga by calling him a god father, he's a fraud I'm gonna piss on his grave

[@Sherry_Moon2]

I need to download this and save it for my inner inspiration is always awakened by it. It's the best farewell video of Akira Toriyama in the whole on KZbin

[@UltraPrime1986]

I still can't believe that he's not around us, the simple mortals... Goodbye Akira Toriyama, we shall never forget that great genius and awesome artist

[@jacobrivera1721]

May shenron guid you otherworld thank you for being the greatest

[@LucasTheDoofus]

Without you making Dragon Ball: Legend, i dont think i would have discovered Dragon Ball in the first place. Goku and Akira Toriyama in general has since became my biggest art inspiration. Thank you for introducing me to a wonderful world of hope, creativity, and determination.

[@mattattack2836]

Even though the man is gone his impact will last forever, I wasn't even born when Dragonball or Dragon's Quest were at their peak but I fell in love with his art and his stories all the same. In reality, Akira Toriyama will never truly be gone. His work transcends generations and cultures, he has achieved true immortality through the passion that he shared with every one of us.

[@saltyk9869]

Toriyama was a mad man. He touched countless people and will continue to touch people. Be it Dragon Ball, Sand Land, Dr Slump, Dragon Quest or Chrono Trigger. Most people struggle to have even one great work. Toriyama has multiple generation defining works.

[@jonathanoscar3244]

I agree thank you

[@ailuosi7241]

not really. toei is going to ruin dragon ball now.

[@foxy-mz5ys]

That speech make me cry..... thank you for everything sensei toriyama [*]

[@RWAsur]

The saddest hype there ever was, to see your work in these circumstances

[@synbiosblade]

It still hurts that this legend is no longer on our plane of existence but his legacy lives on and you have done him great justice with your art.

[@TechNinjaSigma]

"You will always be, Number One", Damn Straight!!!

[@updog7]

On cami my nigga

[@Everlygod]

The day I looked at dragon ball was the day I fell in love with it, it opened me to many other wnimes to eventually watch and/or discover. But even after watching so many other animes, dragon ball has stuck with me for the longest time and continues to. Because there is truly no other anime like dragon ball, thank you Akira toriyama!

[@justchillen998]

When the world needed him most, he returned

[@xaviercastro8818]

with a pencil, a paper and an idea, this man made something that exceeded everyone's expectations, including himself. Desires, goals or passion. This mangaka's life changed completely when he created Dragon Ball because he not only shows us fights and adventures, but also lessons and objectives. that's why I Thank to you Toriyama, for the childhood you gave us and the love we have for Dragon Ball.

[@revenantronin8377]

RIP to the Legend that brought joy to our worlds, we thank you and hope to see you again at a better place. Fly High!

[@seanemery1917]

He inspired artists, storytellers, and bodybuilders. He will have a huge legacy as long as his name is spoken through out the generations

[@Hachurart]

Absolutely beautiful tribute. I've been rewatching the Dragon Ball anime and watching some of the stuff I had never watched fully before, I'm currently at the Cell Saga and it's amazing to see how much soul Toriyama put into the characters, I've also been reading/watching Sandland and plan on playing Chrono Trigger soon. Godspeed, Toriyama-sensei, thank you for everything!

[@mrcwillis6970]

RIP Akira Toriyama… words honestly can’t describe how important dragon ball is and how much impact this man has had in our lifes, with his amazing, funny and beautiful mangas and art. I could go on forever about how much I love his work and the inspiration he brought to many things we also love. Despite bad times and how sad I am mentally and other worry’s and struggles I’ve had and still deal with dragon ball was always there to be one of the things to make me better and push to keep me going, wether it was though training, incredible battles or overcoming and passing what seem to be impossible limits. I’m super grateful for the happiness he has brought to me and many other over the years. We will never forget the legacy and legends he has created. Idk where he is now but I only wish him the best, same for his family, friends, people he worked with and the community. Goodbye and Thank you… 🐉

[@jacobrivera1721]

He inspired us surpass our self and push our self to move forward through hard times and rough dragonball inspired other anime like us and other to never give up and always surpass yourself and achieve your goals no matter even me thank you akira toriyama you will never be forgotten in through out multiverse thank you and may shenron guide you to otherworld

[@vezolf4313]

I grow up on dragon ball, like all my friends.. And after long, long time i understand that Dragon Ball isnt that great.. Actually.. Is kind of manga/anime which i dont want my children to see. Because its impact is very, very negative

[@echamp2448]

Wonderful truth to the legendary Akira Toriyama, he would be beyond honored to see this, as are we as fans to have been able to witness his great ideas brought to fruition on his mangas and shows. Rest in Power, always Akira Toriyama, the Grandfather of Manga.

[@godslayer139]

I JUST FINISHED MY FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF AND YOU JUST SENT ME BACK TO STAGE ONE! 😭😭😭 🕊️🕊️🕊️ Fly high and free on your way to King Kai’s Akira Toriyama (4/5/1955 - 3/1/2024) 🕊️🕊️🕊️ Everyone help form the depression spirit bomb! 😭

[@michaelbriggs3787]

I lend you my energy 🙌

[@theveryproudmoroccan2834]

I lent you my ENERGY👐. In honour of the GOAT Toriyama sensei... thank you master for everything you were indeed number one. #ThankYouToriyama

[@eternalphantom3384]

In honour of Toriyama sensei 🙌

[@default_liver1641]

🙌 (also same 😭)

[@Thelamestgamer01]

🙌

[@alphawolf9324]

Man this hits hard for me I’m 41 and that speech really reached home he really did take all of us by storm , I remember as a kid I woke up every Saturday morning to watch dbz 😊 knowing and realizing he’s gone hurts even not meeting him personally we can all appreciate what he gave us , a masterpiece we as a people of all nation can relate too thank you Akita toriyama and thank you sir for this video ❤

[@KHO0N]

I rate it 9.99/10, I genuinely suggest putting a HALO above the head symbolize that he is still with us (we just need to find the dragonballs)

[@ILostMyOreos]

RIP Akira Toriyama. His legacy is unfathomable

[@EricAntiBlanc]

This man didn't make my childhood. He made my whole life. I don't know what I'd be without Dragon Ball and Him in my life the fuel of my motivation, my imagination, why I keep pushing forward and never give up, it's Dragon Ball, it's Toriyama. I'll do everything for Him to come back. I always forget that he's gone because He's still alive in my heart. He'll never die in my heart but I truly don't know what my future will be without him. Thank you, Toriyama-Sensei. ❤🐉

[@DrDirtyLeggz]

Oh man, it's only been a few months but I'm feeling that same melancholy I did when I first heard the news. That man was such an influence across multiple generations and we're all going to miss him.

[@azamatfleming5427]

Fantastic tribute to the man who helped to bring anime and manga to the whole world. Akira Toriyama has helped to inspire and set the bar for the current and the upcoming generation of mangaka, artists, martial artists, storytellers, and so much more. In this world filled with popular anime and manga, so many owe inspiration to the man, and without him, it would be an entirely different landscape

[@KegaB3]

i havent yet watched all of dragon ball, but i feel the impact this man had on the community and animation as a whole and thats something that i really admire, nearly brought to tears when i hear people talk about the influence and inspiration he provided them with. this is no different.

[@Alex_Warlock1121]

My eyes have filled up with tears and the smile on my face stretched to its maximum potential. That is who Akira Toriyama Sensei is to me. Hope you see and create heaven for us Adult-Kids wherever you go. RIP.

[@jacobrivera1721]

Same here it hard to believe he gone but he will never be forgotten he inspired other shonen anime to be better thank you toriyama rip man may shenron guide to otherworld

[@amuroray9115]

@@jacobrivera1721 where did Goku take Toriyama in this video? Where did they teleport to?

[@jacobrivera1721]

@@amuroray9115 to heaven the afterlife

[@amuroray9115]

@@jacobrivera1721 damn. Makes me sad to think about. RIP. Grew up with DBZ since 2002

[@freewilldummies1603]

Awwwwww 😭, Dragonball Z will always be in our childhood spirit along with adult hearts 🤗.

[@Algrymm]

Like other people said, It's Crazy how one Man can have such a Big impact on people with just a piece of paper, a Pen, and his imagination. May you rest in Peace My man, Thank you very Much for the Fond memories

[@georgiedagreek2734]

51 yrs old and this was great❤❤ R.I.P

[@Ninjakees]

Beautifully done, Mr. Pasha and team. Your work brought tears to my eyes. It saddens me once more to remember that he is no longer with us. R.I.P, Akira Toriyama Sensei.

[@TruS4139]

I was one of the only girls at my school to be obsessed with DragonBall and all the sagas that came afterwards. I don't know how many times I tried to make a spirit bomb, or break the sound barrier fighting my brothers. This was a big part of my childhood and how I grew up. I know he's been gone a while now, but I think about him and his work all the time. May he continue to rest in peace.

[@ItzdagawdligerZ]

Toriyama-sensei helped all of us become who we are today, if it was not for the story known as Dragon Ball, none of us would be here today, none of us would be drawing today, writing or anything else, if it wasn't for Sensei and his masterpiece that is Dragon Ball, we wouldn't have been inspired to live our lives and do what we love. And for that, i thank you, Toriyama-sensei! Rest easy in other world, we will meet again!

[@jacobrivera1721]

Fact thank you toriyama for such a greatest anime and helping us become something greater thank you

[@nguyenthanhhai6725]

Having Goku as your angle and Vegeta for the outro. Man Akira sama is truly the BEST

[@jaykelz1528]

Mannnn I’ve been WAITING for them to drop something!!

[@EdgyRoseBoi]

Top tier way to thank a Forever Legend

[@AttemptedVoices]

He truly was number one. May your memory and legacy live one forevermore, Akira. Thank you.

[@troymorrell01]

This legit has me crying. You did amazing animating this. Thank you for embracing how each and every one of us feels. RIP to my hero, Akira. We all miss you humbly.

[@AmentioProductions]

Dammit I’m crying all over again. Toriyama was an absolute inspiration to us all to keep pushing forward, that hard work will always pay off in the end. See you in otherworld Toriyama

[@thunderbasilisk1352]

For giving us so much what can we do more than say Thank You for all the joy you have given us all these years.

[@monstermash1571]

Akira toriyama's passing, was one of the hardest deaths I've ever had to live through, in 28 years. Dragon Ball Z, has defined so much of me as a person, and it's had such an incredible impact on my life, as I'm sure I speak for many of us. I also paid tribute to him, in my last animation, and he's the reason I pursued art, and creativity. Dragon Ball has always been there, and were some of my earliest memories growing up. Losing him so abruptly, was a very sobering reminder of how precious life is. I got myself a Dragon Ball tattoo, and I've been hitting the gym since March. Across from me is the poster of Vegeta staring down broly from the incredible Legends animation. That project captured the essence of the series incredibly well, and I'm sure Akira Toriyama would have been amazed. It's on us to keep his legacy alive. Dragon Ball is for life, and I look forward to playing sparking zero with you guys, in October. Thank you Toriyama Sensei for everything.

[@jacobrivera1721]

He the reason why grew to be a scientist and inventor he inspired all of us to be a great and surpass ourselves and be greatest he live on through us thanks you

[@macklinillustration]

Well said and good luck with the training!

[@potatop172]

I was just rewatching one of your videos 2 days ago before you posted this and now I see you posted this 2 days ago. Now I’m crying man

[@jaejack115]

If this another one like last time that’s mad hype cuz that original was one of the best pieces of independent film I’ve ever seen

[@jaykelz1528]

AGREED

[@surfmorworkless]

Man your making my eyes tear up again. Man it messed me up when he passed. Messing me up again. Well done.

[@samten6080]

The man is never a myth, he is forever be a legend! Also PLEASE make the sequel to LEGEND to honor this man's life.

[@jacobrivera1721]

Even throughout the multiverses he will live on

[@HatsoKiriga]

I thought i was over this. I thoughtbi had overcome the undeniable urge for tears, swelling with every short and video thats popped up in my recomended. The time may have passed for this news, but I am happy to have been reminded of this great man. May the legend rest in peace. Fly high Akira Toriyama

[@KaprinëThaFirst]

This video got me kinda emotional again😅 R.I.P to the legend who started my art journey My idol and inspiration Thank you for everything Akira Toriyama🙏🏽 (Thank you for making this agent mystery meat)

[@glamrockfoxy477]

The legendary franchise continues both Goku and the creator are forever remembered by their fans, his inspiration is truly immaculate for the world. Thank you Akira Toriyama for the childhood you gave us and the love we have for Dragon Ball.

[@TheArtofJohnKelekele]

This tribute was beyond beautiful. I have no words to describe how much this hit me in my feels.

[@FURIOUSCHEETAHS]

Thank you for this. Up until now I haven't been able to fully express my emotion of his death, but thanks to this I've finally been able to do just that, and I'm glad I did. Akira Toriyama gave us the master piece that is the Dragon ball series, and I'm so grateful that he did, from the moment I first read the DBZ manga however long ago, to the hours spent watching the Anime, they where all such joyous moments, I Thank you so so very Much Akira Toriyama, and may you Rest in Peace.

[@Lloyd..]

RIP Akira Toriyama. You shaped many childhoods including mine with your amazing anime. Your stories will not be forgotten. Fly high Sensei🕊

[@vineetnove]

This is one of the most if not THE most beautiful tributes to Akita Toriyama San. Lots of respect to you and your team! Thank you so much for creating this and God bless!

[@Ango825]

Its been months, but from time to time I still feel weird remembering he is no longer here. He didnt know I even existed, but his works impacted my life so much. Thank you for this tribute man

[@kairussj5_jaeger]

Beautiful. You have my eyes tearing up again😖 R.I.P Toriyama🙏

[@bigheadJackman99]

It’s crazy how this channel is not at a million subscribers and rest peace Toryiama sensei 😢😢😔

[@eyesofmajora]

Congrats friend. Your tribute, your message of kindness to the man who participates in the life of all of us. We will always remember this man. Thank you.

[@bardockvegetable6377]

Rip Toriyama, you were the childhood of my parents and mine Te vamos a extrañar

[@SAGNIKGAMING]

I want to thank the KZbin Algorithm to recommend me this . Such a great man Toriyama San . Goku inspired me in many ways that I can't imagine . I used to watch Dragon Ball Z on tv when I was a child . And after I become a college student 1st thing I did was to download all the episodes of DBZ and I was fortunate to watch the Dragon Ball Super which broke the internet . Such a GOAT person you are and such a talent you had . You were the spirit bomb and we fans have a small piece of life form in you. In Hindu Culture we say that people go to Heaven if they do good deeds and good karma . Om Shanti !

[@gokubread2733]

Honestly this was a really nice and wholesome tribute, its a shame we lost him but his story will live on through his works, thank you Akira Toriyama 🙏

[@agentsmith6570]

goosebumps.. wonderful 👏🫶

[@HeroTheHedgehog999]

This man… no… this legend… his story is something that can only be described as something legendary. He created a story, a character that not only defined a generation but inspired us all to become better, to push ourselves no matter what stood on our way. He made anime what it is today. We’ll pass down his story to newer generations. Sayonara Akira Toriyama. You are number one.

[@lightning4743]

perfection. I'm sure hes happy.

[@gokuwrightattorneyatlaw5227]

This was very beautiful. Not only has Toriyama inspired me but you also inspire me. Your art is incredible and animation is something to be in awe. Thank you for creating this wonderful tribute to the late great Akira Toriyama. Hope to see more of you man. And thank you Toriyama sensi, fly high with shenron and teach that dinosaur to ride a ball....a dragonball 🐉🐲

[@queengrimmzin6221]

Here I go again..... CRYING 😭😭😭😭 THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

[@Uganda_Anonymous404]

Yep, once again the memories came back... Nice one, Agent. Nice one.

[@zstangkrewson]

Beautiful Kind Sir~ We will forever Miss his Talent! Please keep making more of your version too! You are just as talented Sir ~

[@naterskater12]

Mr Toriyama’s least favorite character (Vegeta) respects him and his legacy after all he’s done. Goku takes his father to the Otherworld after a feast. This truly is the Number 1 tribute. Thank you, Akira Toriyama.

[@jbalmy03]

Toriyama Sensei was truly a legendary man, artist, and mangaka in his own right, the one to shape the future of Anime and Manga as a whole, we all couldn’t thank him enough in doing so. He’ll forever be remembered as the man who raised the world and given us endless possibilities to have our voices be heard and forge our own stories. Rest in Eternal Paradise Akira Toriyama. You’ll be missed but never forgotten 💙🧡🐉

[@Tieuw]

1:40 this is it. THIS IS IT

[@accelerateall9996]

This is my life LITERALLY! I grew up in WAR and DB og and DBZ was what kept me and my brother focused and not scared! Thank you Mr. Toryama!!!

[@amuroray9115]

Glad to see you’re doing well

[@adriansandlin556]

Beautiful! Thank you, Akira Toriyama.

[@krakenator530]

man- toriyama sensei was a goat. he was like the vid says the foundation of almost every new gen anime. every iconic fight scenes always sprowt from dragon ball, his most notable work. it takes guts to make your own child hood dream into the worlds most recognizable character (goku). idk even know why ppl are hating on his death. that disgusts me to the core. I'm still sad that such a legend would be out of our reach. May you rest in peace and prosperity, Akira Toriyama.

[@PewterCityJim]

I love this sentiment so much. Amazing work, putting everything so many of us are feeling into words and beautiful art.

[@ultraegoplus]

R.I.P. AKIRA SIR 🕊🕊

[@Theodelous1502]

Akira Toriyama was a legend who greatly inspired all of us with his amazing work. Indeed he is with God now and may he be remembered forever in our hearts❤

[@arthursilva1441]

What a amazing video guys, thank you very much. I'm proud to be a Dragon Ball fan. God bless you Akira Toriyama sensei , you are the the greatest mangaka of all the time.

[@b.o.t553]

"You are number 1" is the best line of dialogue I've ever heard in many years. There's no other person who can replicate what you've done or even a fraction of it. R(est)I(n)P(ower) - *Akira Toriyama*

[@gamersresidence6040]

We humans must never forget what he has done for us. He has given so many of us hope and strength through his creation. Forever a legend. ❤

[@eggNcoffee]

AND THIS.. IS TO GO FURTHER BEYOND

[@zeroelus]

This....this hits real deep. Amazing quality as always. Thank you.

[@leeahyen28]

Thank you for this clip.. 42 year old man from New Zealand. Got me in tears. I salute you sir

[@stickken3192]

I have nothing more than a heart to share and hope it will be warm enough to fill this emptiness of a Legend who has gone on his journey....to find...his own DragonBall...😢❤

[@LGDUDE]

This is beyond beautiful, may he rest in peace

[@dinofr0g]

I’ve only watched a few episodes of dragon ball, but this really hit hard for me. Rest in peace Akira Toriyama 🙏

[@silverwolf698]

Thank you Akira Toriyama, you created our childhood genre, we can never forget the heroes you mad and your legacy is forever remembered, both Kaszuki Takahashi, and Kentaro Miura are honored to meet you in other world in peace.

[@Tawyinc2000]

Oh my God, this is beautiful, I want to cry so bad, his inspiring stories have motivated me to push myself past my limits and even plan to make comics books in the future 🥲

[@jimmygrenier9668]

Man, you guys are incredible. That got me to tear up, while I practically never do. Kudos for the narration too, Vegeta's VO. You never cease to amaze me! I keep coming back to DB Legend every now and then and show it to every people I know who enjoys Toriyama's work, and I always repive my own reactions through theirs. They're always amazed and ask for more. Well done. You can be proud of yourself. I know he would.

[@Heraldo_Del_Mar]

_"So many, many people have helped me out with 'Dragon Ball' through the years. Obviously, there are the fans from all over the world who've cheered me on."_ - Akira Toriyama Rest Well, Sensei. 🙏🏼🐉 🕊 Your greatest work introduced me and many people all over the globe to the ever-changing epic world of anime. And will continue to do so for generations to come.

[@spusulri]

I’ve never watched dragon ball as I was too young when it first came out but since my foray into manga and anime in 2009 until now at the age of 30, dragon ball is name that has echoed through every shounen manga and anime I’ve ever read and watched. From naruto to bleach to AOT to trigun to demon slayers, and so many of the 90s classics… thank you Mr. Toriyama for shaping some of my favorite pieces of work. your influence will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace knowing you’ve fulfilled the purpose you’ve entrusted to yourself. You inspired an entire generation and many more to come.

[@DsgPhyre]

THIS IS AMAZING!! Rest in peace, Toriyama-sensei. Thanks for the memories 🫡